Ryma.

Ryma Uzair

Legal Strategist | Policy Analyst | Aspiring In-House Counsel at MNCs

Overview

Legal strategist and policy analyst with a BA. LLB from LUMS, specializing in corporate law and public policy. Proven track record of publishing high-impact policy critiques in national newspapers and conducting high-stakes legal research at the Advocate General's Office. Experienced in managing large-scale organizational logistics and HR for legal societies. Passionate about transitioning into in-house legal counsel roles within the FMCG sector to drive corporate strategy and legislative reform.

Lahore, Pakistan

Experience

Jun 2025 – Jul 2025

INTERNSHIP

Legal Intern

Advocate General’s Office, Lahore

Lahore, Pakistan

Organised and prepared family and property case files, creating a clear system that allowed the office to retrieve case information 60% faster during hearings and reviews. Reviewed 100+ court decisions (2010 – 2025) to identify trends in administrative rulings, helping senior counsel make more consistent and data-backed decisions. Summarised 50 complex cases into concise briefs, enabling faster review by the office and ensuring that urgent cases were prioritised effectively. Contributed to improving internal processes that directly affected how citizens’ cases were handled, ensuring faster, fairer, and more reliable administrative outcomes.

•Organised and prepared family and property case files, creating a clear system that allowed the office to retrieve case information 60% faster during hearings and reviews.

•Reviewed 100+ court decisions (2010 – 2025) to identify trends in administrative rulings, helping senior counsel make more consistent and data-backed decisions.

•Summarised 50 complex cases into concise briefs, enabling faster review by the office and ensuring that urgent cases were prioritised effectively.

•Contributed to improving internal processes that directly affected how citizens’ cases were handled, ensuring faster, fairer, and more reliable administrative outcomes.

Key Achievements

→Retrieved case information 60% faster during hearings and reviews.

→Reviewed 100+ court decisions to identify trends in administrative rulings.

→Summarised 50 complex cases into concise briefs.

2025 – Jun 2025

PART_TIME

Teaching Assistant — EDU 343: Educational Leadership Beyond Schools

LUMS

Lahore, Pakistan

Helped a cohort of 25 students engage with leadership beyond formal institutions. Guided students in applying Richard Elmore’s Modes of Learning to communities, systems, and institutions, improving their practical understanding of leadership. Managed assessments, graded reflections, quizzes, and presentations, and provided clear feedback that strengthened critical thinking and communication skills. Contributed to high student satisfaction (90%), according to peer and course reviews at the end of the semester.

•Helped a cohort of 25 students engage with leadership beyond formal institutions.

•Guided students in applying Richard Elmore’s Modes of Learning to communities, systems, and institutions, improving their practical understanding of leadership.

•Managed assessments, graded reflections, quizzes, and presentations, and provided clear feedback that strengthened critical thinking and communication skills.

•Contributed to high student satisfaction (90%), according to peer and course reviews at the end of the semester.

Key Achievements

→Contributed to high student satisfaction (90%) based on peer and course reviews.

Richard Elmore’s Modes of Learning

2024 – Feb 2024

INTERNSHIP

Legal Research & Writing Intern

Mandviwalla & Zafar

Drafted 5+ legal memos, case briefs, and public notices, including a defamation case involving Reema Khan. Assisted in a civil dispute with the Election Commission of Pakistan and conducted research on constitutional, corporate, and arbitration law. Worked with senior lawyers on strategy, citations, and documents, improving efficiency and accuracy by ~20%.

•Drafted 5+ legal memos, case briefs, and public notices, including a defamation case involving Reema Khan.

•Assisted in a civil dispute with the Election Commission of Pakistan and conducted research on constitutional, corporate, and arbitration law.

•Worked with senior lawyers on strategy, citations, and documents, improving efficiency and accuracy by ~20%.

Key Achievements

→Drafted 5+ legal memos, case briefs, and public notices.

→Improved efficiency and accuracy by ~20%.

Oct 2020 – Mar 2020

VOLUNTEER

Active Citizen Program - Group Lead

British Council

Led a team of 6 students in a six-month project under the British Council focused on promoting dental awareness in government schools. Conducted interactive dental health sessions for 40+ students, using questionnaires, demonstrations, and visual aids to enhance learning. Organised follow-up sessions with parents of 20+ students to reinforce dental hygiene practices. One month later, the school conducted short quizzes showing a 75% overall increase in dental awareness. Teachers also observed visible improvements in students’ oral hygiene, and 40% of the students attended monthly dental checkups after the visits, reflecting sustained behavioural change. Awarded Best Delegation by the British Council at the Islamabad conference.

•Led a team of 6 students in a six-month project under the British Council focused on promoting dental awareness in government schools.

Sep 2022 – May 2027

BA. LLB

Lahore University of Management ScienceSpecialization in Law

Relevant Coursework

Public lawTort lawContract lawCriminal lawLegal DraftingCommercial lawProperty lawIslamic Legal TheoryCode of Civil ProcedureEvidence lawFamily lawReforming the Public SectorHuman RightsPublic International LawAdvanced Legal Research

Societies & Activities

LUMS LAW JOURNALLUMS Law and Politics SocietyLUMS Spades SocietyLUMS Students Policy Research Initiative

Sep 2020 – May 2022

A-Levels

Lahore Grammar School 55 Main

Impact & Recognition

Awards

Royal Commonwealth Society · 2020

Queen’s International Commonwealth Essay Writing Competition (1st position)

First position in international essay competition.

British Council · 2020

Best Delegation

Awarded at the Islamabad conference for the Active Citizen Program.

LACAS

Deputy Head Girl

Leadership position during O-Levels.

Lahore Grammar School

Merit Scholarship (100%)

Academic scholarship for A-Levels.

Professional Certifications

MICADR (Musalihah International Center for Arbitration & Dispute Resolution) · 2026

Mediation Advocate Certification

Patents & Publications

2025 · PUBLICATION

Beyond the Grind

Article in The Nation regarding work culture and labor rights.

2025 · PUBLICATION

Sowing Empowerment

Article in The Friday Times regarding micro-grants and urban farming.

2025 · PUBLICATION

Every Law Needs a Sunset

Article in The News International regarding sunset clauses in legislation.

2024 · PUBLICATION

Silent Architects

Article in The Nation regarding Pakistani diaspora contributions.

Governance & Advisory

LUMS LAW JOURNALPresent

Editorial Committee Member

COMMITTEE CHAIR

Reviewed and edited 50+ submissions to a peer-reviewed legal journal.

LUMS Students Policy Research Initiative2025 – Jun 2025

Director Marketing

OTHER

Spearheaded strategic marketing and outreach campaigns for student-led policy research. Secured PKR 950,000 in sponsorships.

LUMS Spades SocietyJun 2024 – Jun 2025

Director HR

OTHER

Led HR operations for a society of 60+ members. Planned and executed PSIFI, Pakistan’s largest student-led science fair.

LUMS Law and Politics SocietyJun 2024 – 2025

Director HR

BOARD MEMBER

Led HR and organisational operations for 5+ major legal events, including moot court competitions. Managed sensitive HR matters and internal disputes.

Directed the planning and execution of inter and intra moot court competitions and workshops, overseeing logistics and participant coordination.

Key Impact

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Added management of moot court competitions and workshops.

Social Impact & Activities

Oct 2020 – Mar 2020

British Council

Group Lead

Led a team of 6 students in a six-month project focused on promoting dental awareness in government schools.

EngagementVOLUNTEER

2025

All-Pakistan Student ConferenceORGANIZER

All-Pakistan Student Conference on Student Unions

Organised a conference bringing together 100+ students to facilitate dialogue on civic representation and youth participation.

Vision & Goals

Core Drivers

What are my motivations

High earning potential

Corporate strategy and impact

In-house legal advisory

Objectives

Goals and Aspirations

In-house Legal Counsel at multinational corporations (FMCG sector)

Corporate Law

Public Policy reform

Skills & Interests

Canva

TOOL

Microsoft Excel

TOOL

QGIS

TECHNICAL

SEO

TECHNICAL

Areas of Expertise

Leadership

Team Collaboration

Communication

Presentations

Strategic Thinking

Project Management

Adaptability

Problem-Solving

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